Overview:
1. The Exhortation
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might
2. The Enablement
that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil
that you may be able to resist
you will be able to extinguish
3. The Enemy
our struggle against the rulers, powers, world forces, spiritual forces of wickedness
4. The Equipment
gird your loins with truth,
the breastplate of righteousness,
shod your feet with the Gospel of peace
the shield of faith
the helmet of salvation
the sword of the Spirit - the Word of God

Jesus' disciples' disappointment over His death has much to teach us about how we need to handle our own times of doubt, darkness and disappointment. His resurrection has much to encourage us in those time.

David is facing enemies that are persecuting his soul with overwhelming pressures. He describes his plight with some pretty descriptive words, but he also describes his way out. We see his thoughts turn to the Lord and what He has done in the past. Then we hear his prayers enlightened with hope and new life. Finally he is asking for God to teach him to take next steps. There is much to glean from David's dark hours as he experiences God's overcoming deliverance.